Cream Cheese Bacon Chicken Pasta
Creamy bacon chicken pasta with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and rich cream cheese sauce—easy to make, family-approved, and perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta penne or fusilli
- 1 lb chicken thighs diced
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup milk
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Cook chopped bacon in a skillet until crispy, then set aside. Leave 1 tbsp grease, add oil and onion, and sauté until soft. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add diced chicken, season, and cook until golden and fully cooked.
- Lower heat. Add cream cheese, broth, and milk. Stir until smooth. Return bacon and mix.
- Toss in cooked pasta, stirring to coat. Add pasta water if needed.
- Adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve hot.